1993 Holden Commodore vs. 1963 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1963 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 696 kg more than 1963 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Holden Commodore | 1963 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Commodore | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2330 mm |
